If you are looking for fake eyelashes near you, you may want to consider the following information about the ingredients and materials used in eyelash extensions and false eyelashes:
Ingredients to avoid:
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Formaldehyde: This is a preservative that is a known carcinogen and allergen. It can hide in an ingredients list under names like formalin and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. It can cause an allergy to eyelash extensions and can be toxic.
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Mineral-based oils, vegetable oil, and coconut oil: These substances are especially damaging to lash adhesives and can reduce the life and appearance of your lash extensions.
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Products containing alcohol: These can dry out and damage your natural lashes and extensions.
Materials used:
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Synthetic materials: Most false eyelashes are made from synthetic materials, such as faux mink and plastic fibers. Synthetic plastics are also used in the manufacturing, distributing, reusing, and recycling process of false eyelashes, which can be detrimental to the environment.
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Real hair: Some false eyelashes are made from real hair.
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Cyanoacrylate: This is in all eyelash adhesives and ensures rapid curing of the lash glue. However, it can cause fumes, odor, and irritation for some lash clients and can cause allergy to eyelash extensions.
When buying eyelash extensions or false eyelashes, it is important to ask for a list of the ingredients used in the adhesive and avoid those that include formaldehyde. You should also have a professional, certified cosmetologist or aesthetician attach your eyelash extensions in a clean environment. If you have sensitive eyes, you may want to choose a lash glue with a softer cyanoacrylate such as Alkoxy-2.
